Basic Details Surname Whipp Forenames Roland Gender Male Information stated on memorial War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Notes Hornshaw and Fowler provide the extra details. He appears on both the panels and the Roll of Honour at this location. He was buried in a shell explosion but was dead when he was dug out. He is commemorated on the Menin Gate as well as IWM 2626. Primary Service Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) The Duke of Wellington's (West Riding Regiment) Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Private Death and Burial details Country of death Belgium Town of death Ypres Year of death 1915 Month of death December Day of death 24 Age at death 26 Manner of death as stated Not Stated on the Memorial Manner of death reference Killed in Action